Female Star's Personal Bodyguard

Ye Chen pushed open a door marked "Rest Room," which was specially set up for the bodyguards or drivers of entertainers. The makeup room was not a place for him, so Ye Chen had been arranged to stay here by Zhang Xinlan.

The room was large and already full of people. On the wall hung a huge screen broadcasting live the entertainment event at Tianda Plaza. Currently taking the stage to perform was Zhang Runjie, one of the hottest contemporary singers in Central Plain, singing his hit classic "Wind-blown Sand."

Zhang Runjie's hit song had an incredibly strong rhythm, a passionate style, and was popular across the whole of Huaxia.

The spirited tune resonated powerfully, hyping up everyone in the room including bodyguards and assistants. When Ye Chen suddenly entered, he didn't attract any special attention.

Ye Chen watched the live broadcast on the big screen as he found an empty sofa to sit down.

"Zhang Runjie's singing is really good, no wonder he's been so popular these past few years!" a middle-aged uncle praised, touched by Zhang Runjie's singing.

"Of course, Jie is my idol!" a woman swooned.

"Idol my ass. Your Jie specifically preys on ignorant young girls like you. There was a report a while back claiming he got together with a female fan!" a young man chimed in.

"That's just gossip, you know?" the woman said disdainfully.

"What do you know, brainless woman!" the young man glanced at the woman.

"You!" The woman was furious; she certainly had both breasts and brains.

"Know the actress Xu Haixin? I'm her driver. I frequently drive her to hotels, and the man who books rooms with her is none other than Zhang Runjie. They've been having a secret affair!" the young man scoffed, casting a sideways glance at the lovesick woman, asserting his authority on the subject: "Photos of their clandestine meetings were even published in entertainment magazines, but they didn't cause much of a stir. However, three months ago, Zhang Runjie and Xu Haixin suddenly broke up, all because of Zhang Runjie's womanizing ways!"

"As a result, in a fit of anger, Xu Haixin accepted a marriage proposal from a wealthy businessman who had been ardently pursuing her, announcing her engagement through various media outlets, and she didn't care that the rich man was seven years her senior, bloated and fat. Her whole purpose was to disgust Zhang Runjie!" the driver of Xu Haixin exposed.

"What!" The woman was incredulous.

"Shocked, aren't you? Cat got your tongue? Your Jie has been up to this kind of stuff quite often!" the driver continued, his words no doubt wreaking havoc on the woman's psyche.

Ye Chen heard all this, thinking to himself how chaotic the entertainment industry truly was. You wouldn't know until you heard it, and it was startling once you did!

The room was filled with private butlers of various artists who knew the ins and outs of these celebs' lives. Thus, their words were authoritative, leaving no room for doubt.

"Stop arguing, Lin Ruru, the goddess, is about to perform her new song!" the same middle-aged uncle who had praised Zhang Runjie called out.

Ye Chen stared intently at the big screen because Lin Ruru had made her entrance.

Lin Ruru, the ageless goddess of the entertainment circle, was nearly forty but still beautiful! Moreover, Lin Ruru possessed a charm that younger women did not have.

"Hello everyone, I'm Lin Ruru. My new film 'Pink Lady' is about to air on various satellite TV stations. Make sure you watch it!"

Lin Ruru, holding a microphone for her appearance, immediately started promoting her new drama series. But apparently, the goddess Lin Ruru's appeal was unbeatable. The moment she finished speaking, the screen was flooded with the exaggerated expressions of countless fans and their piercing screams.

"The title track 'Pink Lady,' for all of you!" The music began, and Lin Ruru waved her arms as she started singing a soft and gentle melody.

Lin Ruru debuted in Hong Kong and Taiwan as a singer, but because of her sweet looks, which were perfect for the screen, she was signed by a Central Plain film company. After acting in an idol drama, she became an unexpected hit on the screen and since then has settled in the mainland to focus on her acting career, while her singing career was put on hold.

"Pink Lady" was Lin Ruru's effort to return to the music scene after many years. Its tune was extremely gentle and evocative. Ye Chen noticed that some people in the room, upon hearing the wonderful melody, were already deeply intoxicated, which made him acknowledge that these hugely popular stars really had a knack for it.

"When Lin Ruru debuted, she went the sweet and pure route. But now, almost forty years later, she still looks as youthful as a young girl. However, many years have passed, and the pure jade girl has long since deteriorated!"

"Stop dreaming, Chief. She's out of your league; you can't afford her!"

"Lin Ruru's men are not a few, but they're all big-time directors and bosses. We don't stand a chance. Better to go after some newbies who have just entered the circle."

"Haha, you're right. To the public, Lin Ruru is a jade girl, but in the industry, everyone knows the score. It's better to find someone fresh!"

A group of five or six familiar men huddled together, laughing and joking about Lin Ruru on the screen, inadvertently spilling a lot of juicy insider information.

They made no effort to hide their interest, although they knew that such a woman was ultimately out of their reach.

Some men and women nearby gave that group contemptuous looks, yet reacted without excessive outrage, as if they had already grown accustomed to such talk.

This is the entertainment industry. If you're not part of it, you might think it's glamorous, but once you step into the circle, you discover just how filthy this industry can be.

Ye Chen still had a very pure heart, he disliked anything tainted, even to the point of loathing!

A little stain is fine, just don't let him know about it.

Lin Ruru was known as the ageless beauty, yet her private life was so sordid. Damn, I liked you so much, Ye Chen thought angrily, though it seemed to have nothing to do with him.

You really can't judge a book by its cover, the entertainment industry is way too vicious!

At Tianda Plaza, stars glittered as one celebrity after another took the stage. Ye Chen, watching the live feed in his green room, was exposed to some juicy gossip and learned quite a few dark secrets of the stars.

By now, the entertainment feast was nearing its end. Many popular stars had made their appearances, performing brilliantly, and those yet to appear were undoubtedly the heavyweights!

Liu Shihua, the national goddess, still hadn't taken the stage by this point, which must mean she was the finale guest of the grand opening. One could only imagine her clout in the current entertainment industry!

"Holy shit! It's Jia Liang and Li Lulu, the couple—one a super-rich second-generation, the other a super-rich petit bourgeoise!" There were no shortage of rich second-generations in the industry, and Jia Liang was one of the most famous.

"Both were born into wealth and now they're married with children—how enviable!"

Another couple appeared on the screen, star spouses with significant clout in the entertainment industry.

Ye Chen glanced at the couple on the screen, the man incredibly handsome, the woman stunningly beautiful. Together, they really matched well—a rare example of true love in the industry, it seemed.

Jia Liang and Li Lulu sang a duet of "Intimate Lover," a classic old tune. Though both were actors and their singing was mediocre compared to the professional singers who came before, their performance was valued for its sincerity. Plus, their popularity was through the roof, as evidenced by the thunderous cheers that erupted from the audience.

"Ah! It's Mr. Du!"

"Holy shit, Mr. Du from Simida Country? Isn't this Asian superstar too busy to make it?"

"Oh my God, this is huge. Mr. Du actually came. Huaxia is going to explode!"

"This is insane!"

A few exclamations echoed in the green room as Jia Liang and his wife left the stage, making way for an absolute legend.

As soon as this legend took the stage, a few close-up shots flashed on the screen, and Tianda Plaza's reaction was intense.

"Mr. Du, I love you!"

A female fan shouted towards the stage and after jumping around a few times, she actually fainted.

"Oh my God, I've finally seen Mr. Du. If he just looks at me once, I could die happy!" a delusional fan cheered.

Screaming, cheering, madness!

There was an unprecedented spectacle at Tianda Plaza, all because that figure on the stage glanced at the crowd, setting the world on fire.

If you're asking who this deity is, it's none other than Mr. Du from Simida!

Ye Chen also stared at the screen, eager to see what made this Mr. Du so extraordinary.

Mr. Du from Simida Country, having starred in "God from the Stars," became a global sensation, yet this professor was still quite young, just over twenty!

Ye Chen never paid much attention to other men, but Mr. Du was simply too hot. His advertisements had even monopolized a part of Huaxia's market.

In the global entertainment exposure rankings, this professor could break into the top ten!

Ye Chen had only heard the name, never seen the man, not even watching Mr. Du's claim to fame, the hottest drama series "God from the Stars."

However, Ye Chen was ultimately curious. He wanted to see for himself what made Mr. Du so capable to blaze across the globe.